FanDuel NBA DFS Picks & Advice: Alperen Sengun Rebound (February 8)

Welcome to this edition of FanDuel NBA DFS, where we bring you the top 5 players to consider for your lineup on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The absences of several key players such as Kyle Lowry and Victor Oladipo make it an exciting time to take advantage of some underpriced options. So let’s dive in and see who made the cut.

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5. Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets

Despite a disappointing performance two days ago, Sengun gets another shot in the exact same matchup. He has a high ceiling without Kevin Porter Jr. on the floor and is more involved in the offense. With a projected 45 points and a goal of 49, Sengun is in the optimal lineup 18% of the time. He is a center-eligible player, and his matchup against the Sacramento Kings (who have a terrible defense) makes him an attractive option at $8,000.

4. Jordan Poole, Golden State Warriors

Poole is taking over for the injured Stephen Curry, and with an increased role, he is expected to see around 35 minutes on the floor. Poole has a 33% usage rate and averages 1.2 fantasy points per minute. The price tag of $7,600 is reasonable, and as Poole continues to perform well, the price is only going to climb.

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3. Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat

Adebayo is projected to score 49 points with a goal of 52. He is in the optimal lineup 18% of the time, and with no Kyle Lowry or Victor Oladipo, he is expected to see an increase in usage. The Miami Heat only played an eight-man rotation in their last game, so Adebayo should see around 36 minutes on the floor. The Pacers defense is not great, making this a great pace-up spot for the Heat.

2. Gary Trent Jr., Toronto Raptors

Trent is projected to score 40 points with a goal of 47. He is in the optimal lineup 18% of the time and has a usage rate of 25%. The Portland Trail Blazers defense is not great, making this a good spot for Trent. He’s expected to see around 35 minutes on the floor, and at only $7,600, he provides great value.

1. Gabe Vincent, Miami Heat

Vincent is a shooting guard who is projected to score 33 points with a goal of 38. He is in the optimal lineup 16% of the time and has a usage rate of 21%. Vincent is expected to see around 27 minutes on the floor and has a low price tag of $4,900. This is a great opportunity to get him into lineups and save some salary cap space

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Josh is Contributor for Stokastic.com where he hosts video and writes content regularly across the primary sports of MLB, NBA, and NFL as well as contributing to the development of models and projections for soccer. He originally started producing projections & articles for Reddit's r/DFSports in 2014 where he built a loyal following that brought him to where he is today. Josh is most known for his elaborate Excel spreadsheets, which he shares in all of his video content. You can find him on Twitter or hanging out in Stokastic's Premium Chalkboard. You can contact Josh by emailing [email protected].